The Academy Takes A Look Back at “Zoot Suit”
Friends and fans gathered together on Monday evening September 25 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater for the Academy's screening of the 1981 film adaption of the broadway play 'Zoot Suit.' " Grappling with issues of stereotyping, discrimination and the search for ethnic identity, Valdez' landmark work survives as a stylish and intense call for justice that is still relevant almost 40 years later."
The evening also included a live panel discussion featuring director-writer Luis Valdez, producer Peter Burrell, and actors Edward James Olmos, Rose Portillo and Alma Martinez.
Original Poster Courtesy AMPAS
Watch the AMPAS panel discussion here: Zoot Suit
We provided a Mexican Themed SMALL BITES MENU which included
Chicken Mole
Crispy Beef Tacos with Lettuce
Queso Blanco, Tomatillo Salsa Cruda
&
Achiote Spiced Shrimp Sopes
with Guacamole, Cabbage and Tomatoes
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Cheese Enchilada Casserole
In Individual Containers
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Vegetable Empanadas
with Chimicchuri Dip
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Chopped Salad with
Romaine, Corn, Jicama, Black Beans, Tomatoes
Cotija Cheese, Tortilla Strips and Vinaigrette
Desset Buffet
Cajeta Churros
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Kahlua Tres Leches Shooters
Dulce de Leche Brownies
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